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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1975
Page
22
Tennis star Jimmy Connors recovered a wallet containing $1137 cash credit cards a Tiffany gold watch a 14 carat gold money clip and a checkbook in Los Angeles A sports sociologist Dr Jonathan Brower found and returned the items earning a $200 reward and a 45 minute radio interview.
Connors admitted stuffing the items into a tennis racket cover and driving off, leaving them on his car. Brower, a jogger, discovered the items on the sidewalk near a golf course. The Major League Baseball Players Association said it withdrew two pending grievances that could have reshaped the game as a three‑man arbitration panel prepared to hear the grievances, including the automatic renewal clause in the standard player contract.
Tomey Jean Murphy, Los Alamitos’ first girl jockey in 1969, guides Champion of Champions finalist Miss Princess Jet to a head victory in the feature race. The 23 year old, riding exclusively for trainer-husband Bill Murphy, notched her first win of the current meeting after 21 losses.
Ted Hendricks will file suit this week to void his World Football League contract. Agent Tony Roberts said the action is imminent as Hendricks shifts from NFL options with the Baltimore Colts and Jacksonville Sharks to the Packers. The Dolphins? No.
The nine race card lists winners, times, and exacta payouts for races ranging 350 to 870 yards. Pockatu dominates attention as former two year old champion, eyeing the Las Damas Stakes with trainer Reed Hadley and jockey Steve Treasure. Midnight Becky and Free Bars among contenders with Go Talley Dial Editorial What a Desire Nevada Dolly in the mix. Attendance reported at 6,262 and total handle $650,324.
A batch of brief sports notes covers racing at Los Alamitos, player contract talks and free agency, Pete Maravich’s father signing as Appalachian State coach, a WHA financial collapse risk for the Michigan Stags, a lifelong ban for Alice Dakin after a stadium scuffle, fastest serves in women’s tennis testing in Virginia, NBA awards proposals, a postponement in Pedro Lovell’s boxing match, Tehran’s World Games host bid and 1976 Olympics bid discussion, a WHA player fined for assault, IRA letter threat cited in rugby, and Toronto NBA franchise hopes amid a board meeting ahead of the All-Star Game.
Egan credits Ratleff with changing his attitude and becoming a solid foundational player for Houston. The coach notes Ratleff’s growth from a timid rookie to a starter integral to turning a losing season into a winning one. He foresees continued improvement and potential All-Star trajectory.
San Francisco State coach mentions Emory Luck praising Bobby as the best NIU faced this year after a tough trip that included a 32 point night by Richard Johnson. Dale Dillon and Glen Gerke provided guard play but the team was outrebounded by Wichita, Oral Roberts, and NIU, with Kyle Jackson and Carlos Mina failing to secure boards.
Eight of the 23 nominees carry more than 20 pounds with Fred Hooper's Susan's Girl atop the weight list for the 40 000 added Santa Monica Handicap at Santa Anita on Saturday at 125 pounds. Carl Rosen's Chris Evert is 124, followed by Tizma Modus Vivendi at 123, Lucky Spell Poker Night Impressive Style at 122, and Quaze Quilt at 121.
The season’s first major Double A men’s open volleyball tournament will be held Saturday at USC. Thirteen teams enter including Long Beach State UCLA USC San Diego State UC Santa Barbara and others with a regional College segment featuring Beach City College and Hitmen of Lakewood.
Fragmentary notes describe顶 top baseball draft activity with picks and positions. Mentions Gil Kub North, Bernard Prent, Mark Desweid, and a Cubs catcher among uncertain details. Indicates talks of graft and college ties, but specifics remain unclear.
The column argues Minnesota benefited from home-field in the playoffs but questions their Super Bowl potential against Pittsburgh. It praises the Steelers’ front seven, notes Tarkenton’s pass protection issues, and credits Scibelli and Namath for forecasts supporting Pittsburgh’s edge.
Betz's Best lists Neato Fa Mento as the most probable winner with strong potential. The page references BEST SET Jet Bam and MONEY PROSPECT Cali feresa Sands, plus TRIN PARLAY Mancetta and Deep Toate in the fourth.
New Zealand's national women's gymnastics team will stage an exhibition with the Scots today at 6 p.m. in the Scats gymnasium at 14056 Willow Lane Westminster. Admission is free. The Kiwi squad of 10 gymnasts and five delegates will also perform in Eugene Oregon Seattle and Vancouver.
In the Bahamas International results John F Britain defeated Betram Knowles 6 3, 2 4, while Ian Crookenden and Rolf Thong posted wins in doubles. In the Virginia Slims Tour Sarasota Julie Heldman defeated Nima Jansovee, and Valene Zecenfuss topped Helen Gourlay. Adelsboden reports Italian skiers Gros and Thoeni lead World Cup standings after the first Giant Slalom in Switzerland.
Bruce A. Aman public administrator petitions for probate of the will of Fanny Stewart deceased. Hearing set for 9 15 o clock on January 24 1975 in department 5 Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles City of Los Angeles.
Public notice announces a trustee sale on February 7 1975 at 10 00 AM for property on 1112 1114 E 4th Street Beach California Lot 2 and 3 Block 138 Alamitos Tract with an unpaid balance of 8536 94 and a 1034 77 claim. Also included are public notices on CETA grant application by City of Long Beach and a contract award for Beach Street Lighting District No 19A with bids from Grisson & Inc and related specifications. Published January 14 21 28 1975.
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